Windows Vista

11)Hide Windows Live Message Icon : windows live messenger is front and central on the taskbar, where you can easily change status and quickly send an IM to someone: To hide it from task bar just close Windows Live Messenger, edit the shortcut properties and set the application to run in Windows Vista compatibility mode.Done! 12)Faster video access : Windows 7 now lets you add Videos folder to the Start menu. Just right-click the Start orb, click Properties > Start Menu > Customize , and set... Read Full Story

Microsoft has released two roadmaps at this years Professional Developer’s Conference (PDC 2009) which both suggest a Windows 8 release in 2012. This confirms earlier rumors that Microsoft’s next desktop operating system after Windows 7 would be released in three year’s time. To be more precise, the roadmaps that Microsoft showcased at the conference show the Microsoft server releases over the years. The first of the two roadmaps does mention Windows 7 (but not Windows Vista) along with... Read Full Story

If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by performing a clean installation—possibly to restore the default Windows settings—here's how to do it. (If you're having a problem with Windows, first see What to do if Windows won't start correctly, which explains how to use the Windows installation disc to fix problems without completely reinstalling Windows.) Quote: Back up your files before you begin reinstalling Windows, even if you're reinstalling Windows on a hard disk partition. A clean... Read Full Story

Readyboost is a technology in Windows that was introduced in Windows Vista and improved for Windows 7 by Microsoft. The technology basically allows the computer user to select a flash drive for memory caching. The effect is noticeable on computer systems with 1 Gigabytes or less of computer memory installed. The thinking behind this is that flash memory offers in general a better performance than platter based hard drives. The improved Readyboost technology in Windows 7 now supports a... Read Full Story

Windows 7 has already available for retail since October 22, 2009. Many of Windows user still hesitate to buy this new Operating System (OS), because Vista was a big flop from Microsoft and their user even prefer to stick with the older Windows XP . Those who think like that should have nothing to worry, because Windows 7 was originally intended to focused on upgrade Window Vista, rather than introducing a lot of new features that less than user friendly like Vista. So, let's see this 7... Read Full Story

By placing your cursor over the Show Desktop button (the small rectangle) at the end of the Taskbar, Aero Peek will show the Desktop. It does this by hiding any open windows and showing the outline... Read Full Story

Windows 7 Loader v1.7.3 (x86 & x64) by Daz | 5.28 MB New Win7 activation toolkit. Just get yourself Windows 7 releases from GRP or WZT, choose one of the activation methods and you’re good to go. Read instructions first. Features: * Input any Ultimate or Professional key (comes with 4 preset keys, I will add more for other versions when they are released) * Automatically finds an available drive letter (if required) * Installer and uninstaller built in as standard * Checks your Windows 7... Read Full Story

Using shortcuts is much better rather than using mouse for doing all tasks.Shortcuts not only save your time but they also make your task easy.Before some days i wrote a post Huge list of windows shortcuts these shortcuts These shortcuts can be used in windows xp or windows vista.Now its the time to list some shortcuts of windows  7 as everybody is moving to Windows 7. General keyboard shortcuts * F1: Display Help * Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert): Copy the selected item * Ctrl + X: Cut... Read Full Story

A quick Microsoft Windows Vista performance tip is to Disable the Indexing Service. Mirosoft Windows Vista Indexing Service, runs in the backgroup and it indexes all the files in the Start Menu, User Profile folders etc... If you are like me most of Read Full Story

Windows Sidebar is a pane on the side of the Microsoft Windows Vista desktop where you can keep your gadgets organized and always available. Windows Sidebar makes great use of the space on widescreen monitors and also works smoothly on standard displays. Read Full Story